Disability Assessor - WCA

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£50,000–£51,000 a year

Reading

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

Hybrid

Work setup

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In brief

This Disability Assessor role involves evaluating claimants' health and work capabilities through phone and face-to-face assessments. The work focuses on analysing medical evidence and compiling detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

Best for

Registered nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists with recent adult-setting experience.

Non-negotiable

Minimum of 1-year post-registration recent experience in a relevant adult setting required.

Worth knowing

Part-time hours are available only after completing the initial full-time training period.

What you need

Required

  • NMC registration

    Clearly required in the listing

  • HCPC registration

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Adult clinical experience

    1+ years

  • Communication

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Assessment skills

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Report writing

    Clearly required in the listing

  • IT skills

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.

Your day-to-day

  • Conduct health assessments

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Review medical evidence

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Compile detailed reports

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Mid-level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

1+ years

of relevant experience stated for this role

Clearly stated in the listing

Evidence from the listing

Years required

“…ear post-registration recent experience in a relevant adult setting Registration: Must have at least 1 year of active registration Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient…”

Experience level

“Requirements: Experience: Minimum of 1-year post-registration recent experience in a relevant adult setting Registration: Must have at least 1 year of active registration Skills: Strong communication,…”

What's on offer

Hybrid working
Performance bonus scheme
25 days annual leave
6% contributory pension
Retailer discounts
Paid volunteering day
ShareSave scheme
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Disability Assessor (WCA) – Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists. £50,000 starting salary + bonus scheme and benefits. Location: Reading Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England. Everpool Recruitment is one of the UK’s leading providers of permanent recruitment solutions to the Health and Social Care sector and we offer bespoke consultancy services to clients and candidates alike. We are currently recruiting for hybrid remote Disability Assessors who would like a role that involves working from home and in the office with no weekends, bank holidays, or long shifts. Join an organisation dedicated to exceptional service and positive change. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Starting Salary: WCA Functional Assessor (5/6 shorter assessments per day) – £50,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme. Salary increases to £51,000 after 12 months. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Please note there are part-time hours available (after full-time training) for the WCA role. Salary and Benefits: Generous Bonuses: 5% when approved after training and up to 10% annually for quality and performance. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 9am – 5pm hours with no nights or weekends. Part-time hours (after full-time training period)are available for the WCA role. Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days. Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. Career Progression: Excellent internal advancement opportunities. Employee Discounts: Discounts at around 1,000 retailers. Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits including 24/7 Employee Assistance, a wellbeing app, BUPA Anytime Helpline, and more. ShareSave Scheme: Participate in our ShareSave scheme. Volunteering Day: Paid day off each year for volunteering.Role Overview: Conduct Assessments: Evaluate claimants’ health and/or work capabilities via phone and face-to-face assessments. Review Evidence: analyse medical evidence, health questionnaires, and daily living activities. Compile Reports: Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).Training Program: Successful candidates will complete a 12-week comprehensive training program covering (amongst other things): Assessment Techniques: Best practices for accurate evaluations. DWP Guidelines: Requirements and guidelines of the Department for Work and Pensions. Report Writing: Skills for detailed and objective reporting.Who We Need: We are specifically seeking: Registered Adult Nurses (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, General) Occupational Therapists (Adult-focused) Physiotherapists (Adult-focused)Polite Note: Sponsorship is not available for these roles. Requirements: Experience: Minimum of 1-year post-registration recent experience in a relevant adult setting Registration: Must have at least 1 year of active registration Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient at typing/report-writing, and excellent IT skills are essential.How to Apply: Email your application to (url removed) or apply via the link provided. For questions or additional details please contact Jay Gibbons on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). We look forward to receiving your application! #INDHH

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